Structural Drawing for Painters | The 3-Step Academic System
The Blueprint for Better Painting: Master the Foundations of Fine Art
If you want to progress as a painter, you must master the foundation first. This intensive drawing course is designed specifically for people who love painting but want to approach the canvas with more confidence, speed, and preparation.
Skipping the drawing phase is why paintings end up looking flat or disproportionate. Drawing teaches you how to truly see. By stripping away the distraction of color, you will master value, depth, proportions, and composition. Once you understand these mechanics in charcoal and graphite, you will drastically speed up your painting process and learn to connect structural integrity directly to your brushwork.
In a world dominated by digital noise and “doom-scrolling,” the act of drawing is a radical return to focus. At the Bartosz Beda Art Academy (Art Be You), we provide art studio for professionals from corporate leaders to skilled blue-collar specialists, orpeoplelooking for hobby or time off, and who are looking for a high-level creative reset.
To register using Zelle, please text at 214-776-7905 to confirm seat availability. Once your spot is verified, I will provide you with the Zelle payment details.
March 2026 Focus: The Architecture of the Still Life
In March, we focus on the fundamental transition from the 3D world to the 2D surface. We will investigate how to organize space, define volume, and make decisive marks that carry weight and presence.
The March Schedule (4 Wednesdays):
- Session 1: March 4
- Session 2: March 11
- Session 3: March 18
- Session 4: March 25
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Art Be You Studio, Richardson, TX
Investment: $200 for the 4-week series (All professional materials included).
Capacity: Strictly limited to 6 students to ensure 1-on-1 mentorship.
THE ACADEMIC APPROACH: THE 3-STEP SYSTEM
This is not a casual sketching class. We move beyond “copying pictures” and into Art Be You’s proprietary 3-Step Drawing System—a university-level framework that guarantees structural integrity from the first mark to the final value:
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Grid and Proportion (The Skeleton): Master technical placement, composition, measuring proportions, scaling, and spatial arrangement before you ever pick up a brush.
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Value and Form (The Muscle): Understand three-dimensional structure, physical presence, and the structural environment. Learn how light creates volume so your future colors never look flat.
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Depth and Atmosphere (The Skin): Learn the logic of light, how to control shadows, establish a focal point, and apply precise value assessment to create true depth and atmosphere.
WHY THIS ACADEMY?
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Master Instruction: Taught by international exhibiting artist Bartosz Beda (MA, Manchester School of Art).
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Premium Materials: I provide everything. You’ll use professional-grade black paint, pencils, charcoal, and archival papers so you can focus entirely on your technique.
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Semi-Private: Strictly limited to 6 students to ensure intensive, one-on-one mentorship.
Please note: To maintain the highest standard of academic instruction, this syllabus is a living document and is subject to minor adjustments based on the specific pace, progress, and needs of the student group.
Materials Included
You don’t need to buy a thing. We provide all professional-grade supplies for you to use during the workshop.
✅ 18×24 Newsprint Pads
✅ 18×24 Sketch Paper
✅ Professional Pencil Sets
✅ Vine Charcoal (Soft, Medium, Hard)
✅ Black Paint
✅ Kneaded Erasers
✅ Studio Easels
✅ Gesso (for paper priming)
✅ Aprons
✅ Instruction from a Master of Arts – Bartosz Beda (Manchester School of Art)
Note: All tools and materials are provided for in-studio use only. You will take home your finished drawing, but studio supplies remain at Art Be You.
Location & Contact
THE SCHEDULE (4 Wednesdays in March):
March 4, 11, 18, 25
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Art Be You Studio, Richardson, TX.
INVESTMENT: $200 for the full 4-week course (All materials included).
SECURE YOUR EASEL:
Do not wait to claim one of the 6 available seats for the Spring session. Register here: https://artbeyou.com/drawing-course/
Art Be You Studio
500 East Arapaho Rd, Suite 101
Richardson, TX 75081
(Near Arapaho and 75– Serving Dallas, Plano, and DFW)
Phone: 214* 776* 7905*
Email: info@bartoszbeda.com
To register using Zelle, please text at 214-776-7905 to confirm seat availability. Once your spot is verified, I will provide you with the Zelle payment details.